Free & Cheap Things to Do in Marion, IA

  • The list below includes 45 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Iowa, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Camping Site.
  • From Granger House Museum to Squaw Creek Camping, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and Iowa City.
  • The list below includes 45 free or cheap things to do in or near Marion, Iowa, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Camping Site.
  • From Granger House Museum to Squaw Creek Camping, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marion and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and Iowa City.
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24.4 Miles
90% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 860 Quarry Road, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
Spanning 28,000 square feet, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa has roughly one hundred vehicles in its permanent collection. The beautiful, tastfully-appointed building has a banquet hall and is also available for event rentals.
24.4 Miles
75% 8 votes
History Museums 860 Quarry Road PO Box 5081, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
Established in 1967, the Johnson County Historical Society is a group dedicated to displaying and preserving the history of the local area. The society operates a museum that is home to over 10,000 local historical artifacts.
24.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Dog Park Canton Street near Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245 MoreLess Info
Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is large, well-maintained, and fenced in so dogs can run around and play freely while their owners relax. There is also an area for agility training, a special area for small breeds, and a pond.
24.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 5th St & 8th Street, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
At S.T. Morrison Park, visitors can go fishing at the site's pond or go swimming in the pool. The site also contains a playground, sand volleyball courts, and youth diamonds for those who wish to play a game.
24.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Buildings 310 5th Street, Coralville, IA 52241 MoreLess Info
The 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse is a historic school building that tells a story about how schooling and life was in the late-19th century. Tours are available by appointment only to those interested in visiting the schoolhouse.
25.4 Miles
61% 36 votes
Historic Sites Iowa City, IA MoreLess Info
Retrace the beginning of the Mormons trip to Salt Lake City at the Mormon Handcart Site. The visitors' center shows what it was like for the pioneers more than 150 years ago.
25.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Museum 150 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246 MoreLess Info
Featuring both extensive permanent collections and a changing array of visiting art exhibitions, the University of Iowa Museum of Art also hosts lectures and other educational and cultural special events.
25.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Natural History Museums 11 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 18000 square feet of permanent exhibits centering on a vast array of subjects, the The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History also hosts traveling exhibits and educational programs.
25.8 Miles
86% 139 votes
Natural History Museums Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242 MoreLess Info
The Museum of Natural History is located on the campus of the University of Iowa. The museum features both permanent and temporary displays of fossils and skeletons making up the area's ecological history.
25.8 Miles
89% 254 votes
Colleges & Universities Iowa City, IA MoreLess Info
The University of Iowa is a part of the Big 10, located in Iowa City. More than 30,000 students attend school at the public university, majoring in more than 100 different areas of study.
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